100 pay or free TV channels for Rs 153/mth: Trai

NAGPUR: In a bonanza for TV viewers, whether or not cable or direct to residence (DTH), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has issued an order whereby shoppers can view 100 pay or free channels by paying simply Rs 153.40 per 30 days (together with GST). In response to a Trai press communique, shoppers ought to select these 100 channels earlier than January 31 as the brand new system will begin from February 1.

As per Trai, the bottom pack doesn’t embody excessive definition (HD) channels. Nevertheless, some media businesses have reported that HD channels will also be chosen and one HD channel shall be equal to 2 non-HD channels. Customers ought to enquire with their service supplier.

They’ll additionally clear their doubts by calling up 011-23237922 (AK Bhardwaj) and 011-23220209 (Arvind Kumar) or sending an e-mail to advbcs-2@trai.gov.in or arvind@gov.in. One other main determination taken by Trai is proscribing the utmost worth of a channel to Rs 19 per 30 days.

It additionally mentioned that folks can select channels à la carte and needn’t go for channels which might be bunched collectively.